The Mid-Atlantic Food Trades Organization (MAFTO) will host its fall meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza-King of Prussia. Its special guest speaker is Jim Perkins, president of Acme Markets, Inc.

The reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mr. Perkins will speak at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner. Tickets are $125 for members and $150 for non-members. Visit www.mafto.org to register.